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I want to upgrade to USB 2, but i know firewire is faster. So, why is USB common then firewire in most types of hardware?
(for example, USB data sticks, internet dongles, cameras, all connect with USB instead of the faster firewire)
when is USB 3 coming out ?
Would this be for a desktop? If it is you might check out,
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ProductID=9398
it's a USB 3.0 PCI Card
They also have cards for Laptops..
Wikipedia > USB > USB 3.0
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb_3#USB_3.0Wikipedia > List of device bit rates > PeripheralQuote:
The first USB 3.0 consumer products were announced and shipped by Buffalo Technology in November 2009, while the first certified USB 3.0 consumer products were announced 5 January 2010, at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ths#Peripheral
USB 3.0 would require a PCIe slot.
I'd go USB2.0 if you're talking about the system in your signature.
Unless you are using a very ancient PC, then you will already have USB2. In the real world, there are only a relatively few uses where either Firewire or USB3 would have a significant benefit over USB2. Transferring large video files from a video camera, or large files from an external hard drive, would be a couple of cases in point. For many devices you wouldn't notice the slightest difference.
interesting :confused: i didnt know and all this time looking everywhere for a pc to buy, still none of the suppliers with new pc's have USB 3 but All have USB 2 whether you goto dell, maplin or pcworld, or wherever
A few examples:Quote:
Originally Posted by shahan
Dell Vostro 460
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto..._id=vostro-460
SysteMax Ascent Crossfire X58 Gamer PC
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...9114&CatId=114
SysteMax Intel X58 Custom Performance PC
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...969&CatId=1307
Ultra P8P67 Pro Custom Performance PC
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...160510&CatId=6
ASRock Vision 3D 156B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=usb%203.0
If you have a PCI Express slot, it's easy to add a couple of USB 3.0 ports starting at ~$33 (USD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...CE&Pagesize=20
Laptops with USB 3.0 are all over the place. Especially Lenovo.
All of the motherboards I've been looking at for my next build have USB3 onboard. And my Sony laptop which I bought in January has it. I'd say that there are more computers with USB3 than without these days.